The ‘party of the century’ will dominate the Arizona State Capitol, Sat., Feb. 11, noon – 10 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 12, noon – 6 p.m.; and will span from 10th Avenue to 17th Avenue along Centennial Way (aka Washington Street), rounding the bend northbound onto Jefferson. All told, Best Fest will feature eight stages of Arizona performers.

This FREE ‘Arizona world’s fair’ of museum-quality educational pavilions, cultural villages, a Western town – is also the site of the climactic destination of the Arizona Centennial Motorcycle Ride. Arizona Best Fest Phoenix also delivers an Arizona storytellers theater, Arizona wines, craft beers, Arizona 100 art show, a family fun zone, a motorcycle village and much more – to celebrate Arizona’s 100 Years for residents and visitors alike to enjoy.

The Arizona Centennial Commission, through its nonprofit Arizona Centennial 2012 Foundation, is the statewide board charged by Governor Janice K. Brewer with planning and implementing Arizona’s 100th anniversary of statehood. In collaboration with the Arizona Historical Advisory Commission, more than 390 projects and events are sanctioned and planned-to-date to commemorate Arizona’s Centennial. For information on the Arizona Centennial, visit www.AZ100YEARS.org.

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

2012 Art Stuff Sale

8 a.m. – 2 p.m. March 10,
7162 E. Stevens Rd.
Cave Creek

Jim and Judy Bruce are collecting items for the 2012 Art Stuff Sale at their home at 7162 E. Stevens Road, Cave Creek.

Everyone is welcome to drop off items between now and March 8. The sale will be held at the same address on March 10, 2012 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Proceeds will benefit the Sonoran Arts League YouthArt Incentive Bag Program. In harmony with the local school district the League recognizes students who show exceptional interest in the arts and congratulates them with incentive bags filled with art books and supplies.

Students and their families look forward to the Celebrations of the Arts award ceremony held each year at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center.